American Scientific Resources Announces Retail Agreement for Hundreds of Drugstores in Chile

WESTON, Fla., Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Scientific Resources, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ASFX) announces a distribution agreement with Sell-Out Ltd. based in Santiago, Chile. An importer and distributor of personal, health and homecare products, Sell-Out Ltd., has agreed to distribute Kidz-Med VeraTemp non-contact thermometers, from American Scientific Resources, in the Chilean retail market.

Joaquin Schneider, Manager, Sell-Out Ltd. states, "We are very excited about the launch of Kidz-Med VeraTemp in Chile, the biggest advancement in thermometry in many years. Temperature control is improved in patients of all ages because of VeraTemp's accuracy, security, hygiene and ease of use. It will be available in about 90% of pharmacies in Chile by April 1st."

Sell-Out Ltd. is the exclusive Chilean representative of Honeywell and Braun, makers of air purifiers and blood pressure monitors; Proctor & Gamble for the Gillette, Duracell, Braun and Oral-B brands; and Seb Group for the Moulinex, Rowenta and T-Fal lines.  

Marc Massoglia, Senior VP Sales, American Scientific Resources notes, "Our global strategy is to meet, build relationships with, and engage distributors who will drive sustainable growth for Kidz-Med by generating a demand for the brand. We found just that type of distributor, Sell-Out Ltd., at an international tradeshow. A subsequent follow-up visit to Chile confirmed they have extensive knowledge of the retail market and have been quite successful in the region. We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship."

About American Scientific Resources, Inc.

American Scientific Resources, Inc. is a purpose-driven consumer product manufacturer specializing in the clinical, home healthcare, infant and juvenile product industries.  The Company sources and designs innovative health and safety products, develops advanced technology and intellectual property and distributes product through established relationships and channels both in-house and through its ever growing network of leading global healthcare distributors and retailers.  Brands under the American Scientific Resources umbrella include Kidz-Med, Disintegrator Plus, VeraTemp and Mebby.

For more information, visit the corporate web site at www.americansci.com, www.kidzmed.com and www.disintegratorplus.com.

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